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"Big Sur Residents Receive Community Relief Supplies"
Coverage of a community relief effort delivering food, water, animal feed, and essential supplies to Big Sur residents affected by the Timber Fire.
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"Carmel Police Chief on Car Week Public Safety"
Interview with Carmel Police Chief Todd Trayer about road closures, parking enforcement, and the public-safety plan for Concours for a Cause.
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"Central Coast Thriller Brings Local Talent Together"
Feature on a Monterey County-made thriller from Greenfield filmmaker Miguel Garcia, with a local cast and crew behind the production.
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"Car Week Scholarships Support Girls in Skilled Trades"
Community feature on a Car Week mentorship program raising scholarship money for young women pursuing automotive, welding, engineering, and architecture.
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"Condors Released After Timber Fire Access Disruption"
Report from Big Sur after the Timber Fire affected access to a condor sanctuary, as conservation staff worked with Cal Fire to release two birds.
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"Timber Fire Disrupts Big Sur While Car Week Continues"
On-the-ground coverage of the Timber Fire's impact on Big Sur, including evacuation activity and road closures during Monterey Car Week.
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"Timber Fire Grows to 2,989 Acres in Big Sur"
Wildfire update from Big Sur as crews responded to the Timber Fire and officials issued evacuation information for affected communities.
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"Timber Fire Evacuee Resources"
Service report outlining shelter and Red Cross resources made available to people displaced by the Timber Fire in Big Sur.
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"Community Search Continues for Missing Dog Luca"
Feature on a family's ongoing search for their missing dog Luca, including a reward and volunteer search efforts.
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"Jacks Peak Vegetation Fire Essentially Knocked Down"
Fire coverage from Jacks Peak after officials said crews had essentially knocked down a vegetation fire with ground and air resources.
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"On Scene: Jacks Peak Vegetation Fire Response"
On-scene reporting from the Jacks Peak fire response as a helicopter made water drops over the vegetation fire.
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"Salinas Apartment Fire Displaces Residents"
Report from Salinas after an apartment fire at Acosta Plaza displaced residents; officials said no injuries were reported.
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"Monterey Police Arrest Case Follow-Up"
Follow-up coverage of a Monterey Police arrest case involving allegations of online sexual communication with a juvenile.
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"Sheriff Seeks Public Help in Infant Death Investigation"
Report on the Monterey County Sheriff's Office request for information in an infant-death investigation in North County.
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"Salinas Driver Seriously Injured in Fire Hydrant Crash"
Coverage from Salinas after police said a driver was seriously injured in a crash involving a fire hydrant.
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"Officials Detail Salinas High School Bomb-Threat Response"
Follow-up reporting on officials' response to a reported bomb threat at Salinas High School.
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"Salinas High School Lockdown Lifted After Threat"
Initial reporting after a lockdown at Salinas High School was lifted while police investigated a reported threat.
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"Santa Cruz Boardwalk Area Shots-Fired Investigation"
Report on a police investigation after a shots-fired incident was reported near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
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"Salinas Police Investigate Bull Treatment Allegations"
Coverage after videos circulated online appearing to show the treatment of a bull at a Salinas event, prompting a police investigation.
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"On Scene: North Monterey County Infant Death Investigation"
On-scene coverage of a Monterey County Sheriff's Office investigation into the death of an infant in North County.
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"Sheriff Investigates Two Human-Remains Discoveries"
Report on the Monterey County Sheriff's Office investigation after separate human-remains discoveries were reported.
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"Seaside Motorcyclist Dies After Lighthouse Tunnel Crash"
Coverage after authorities said a motorcyclist died following a crash near the Lighthouse Tunnel in Monterey.
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"Motorcycle Crash Near Monterey Lighthouse Tunnel"
Initial on-scene report from a major crash response near Monterey's Lighthouse Tunnel.
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"Salinas Possible Kidnapping Investigation"
Reporting from Salinas as police investigated a possible kidnapping incident.
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"Castroville Father Pleads No Contest in Fatal Crash Case"
Coverage of a Castroville fatal-crash case after a father entered a no-contest plea, according to court reporting.
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"Cocaine and Firearm Seized in South Monterey County Operation"
Report on a South Monterey County law-enforcement operation that authorities said led to the seizure of cocaine and a firearm.
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"Salinas Barber Convicted in Sexual Assault Case"
Coverage of a Monterey County court case after a jury convicted a Salinas barber in a sexual assault case.
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"Pismo Beach Man Accused of Flock Camera Vandalism"
Report on a case involving allegations that a Pismo Beach man vandalized Flock safety cameras.
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"CSUMB Toxic Exposure Questions Raised by Report"
Report examining claims in an environmental advocacy report about possible toxic exposure at California State University Monterey Bay.
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"ICE Operation Reported at Monterey Regional Airport"
Coverage after an ICE operation was reported at Monterey Regional Airport; Monterey police said the department was not involved.
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"Weapons and Meth Seized in Monterey County"
Report on a Monterey County Sheriff's Office arrest after investigators said they seized firearms, suppressors, ammunition, gun-manufacturing components and methamphetamine at a Pope Lane residence.
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"Salinas Arrest After Reported Assault Near Alisal High School"
Report on a Salinas Police arrest after a 16-year-old reported being sexually assaulted while walking to Alisal High School.
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"Former Monte Vista Teacher Arrested in New York"
Coverage of the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office investigation into a former Monte Vista Christian School teacher facing charges involving alleged lewd or lascivious acts with a child.
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"Four Arrested in Multi-Agency Undercover Operation"
Report on a Homeland Security Investigations operation, assisted by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office, targeting people investigators said were seeking sexual contact with minors online.
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"Passenger Killed in Suspected DUI Crash in Monterey"
Coverage of a Monterey Police investigation after a passenger died and a 20-year-old driver came under investigation following a suspected DUI crash at the end of Car Week.
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"Timber Fire Update in Big Sur"
Field update as the Timber Fire reached 5,269 acres and 21% containment, with officials downgrading several Big Sur evacuation orders to warnings.
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"Big Sur Pedestrian Killed in Highway 1 Crash"
Report on a CHP investigation after a 47-year-old Big Sur man was struck and killed while crossing Highway 1 near Palo Colorado Road.
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"Watsonville Woman Arrested Over PVUSD Threat"
Report on Watsonville Police arresting a woman after a threatening social media comment aimed at PVUSD trustees.
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"CHP Details Fatal Santa Cruz Mountains Motorcycle Crash"
Follow-up coverage with official CHP details on a fatal motorcycle crash on Empire Grade near Alba Road.
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"Fatal Motorcycle Crash in the Santa Cruz Mountains"
A report on a fatal solo motorcycle crash near Empire Grade and Alba Road.
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"Watsonville Stabbing Suspects Face Attempted Homicide Charges"
Coverage of three suspects arrested after Watsonville Police say a man was stabbed multiple times inside a local business.
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"Deadly Highway 152 Crash Near Watsonville"
Video report on the aftermath of a Highway 152 crash that left two people dead and two others seriously injured.
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"Remembering Mahial Sran and Harshita Nair"
Follow-up report remembering two young women who died after being swept into the ocean along the Santa Cruz County coast.
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"Cannabis Facility Burglary Near Salinas, Part 2"
Part two of a report on a cannabis facility burglary near Salinas, including pursuits, arrests, and recovered evidence.
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"Cannabis Facility Burglary Near Salinas, Part 1"
Part one of a report on a burglary at a cannabis greenhouse facility near Salinas investigated by the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.
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"Second Woman Dies After Santa Cruz County Ocean Rescue"
Update on the Santa Cruz County ocean rescue after officials confirmed both women involved had died.
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"Two Killed in Highway 152 Crash Near Watsonville"
Report on a Highway 152 crash near Watsonville that killed two people and left two others seriously injured.
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"Cannabis Greenhouse Burglary Leads to Pursuits"
Report on a Monterey County cannabis greenhouse burglary that led to multiple pursuits and arrests.
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"Oliver Tree Reportedly Among Victims in Helicopter Collision"
Coverage of reports that Santa Cruz native Oliver Tree was among six people killed in a helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro.
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"Castroville Teen Killed in Mini Dirt Bike Crash"
Report on a crash involving a mini dirt bike and a pickup truck that killed a 16-year-old boy from Castroville.
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"Salinas Human Trafficking and Stabbing Arrests"
Coverage of two arrests connected to a human trafficking and stabbing case involving a 17-year-old girl in Monterey County.
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"Santa Cruz County Ocean Rescue Leaves One Dead, One Critical"
Initial report on an ocean rescue along the Santa Cruz County coast that left one woman dead and another in critical condition.
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"Flock Cameras Near San Juan Bautista Murder Investigation"
Follow-up report on Flock cameras noticed near the San Juan Bautista murder investigation scene.
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"Hollister Police Staffing Warning Raises Safety Concerns"
Report on public safety concerns after the Hollister Police Officers Association warned about staffing levels.
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"Santa Cruz County Ocean Rescue Near Yellow Bank Beach"
Breaking report on two people rescued from the ocean near Yellow Bank Beach, Bonny Doon Beach, and Panther Beach.
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"King City High School Cleared After Bomb Squad Search"
Report on a lockdown, evacuation, and bomb squad search at King City High School after a reported threat.
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"Monterey Woman Arrested After Domestic Argument"
Coverage of a Monterey Police arrest after a domestic argument inside a vehicle led to felony charges.
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"Salinas Driver Arrested After Hartnell College Crash"
Report on a man arrested after police say he crashed into the tennis courts at Hartnell College and ran from the scene.
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"Father Arrested in 2-Year-Old Son's Murder Investigation"
Coverage of a San Benito County murder investigation after a two-year-old child died and his father was arrested.
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"Pacific Grove Man Dies After 17 Mile Drive Crash"
Update on the 17 Mile Drive crash after a Pacific Grove man died weeks after the collision.
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"Carmel Multi-Unit Residential Fire Response"
Report on a large emergency response to a multi-unit residential structure fire in Carmel.
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"Second Humpback Whale Washes Ashore in Monterey Bay"
Coverage of a second dead humpback whale washing ashore in Monterey Bay in the same week.
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"Raw Footage: Humpback Whale at Sunset State Beach"
Raw footage from Sunset State Beach as crews examined a humpback whale that washed ashore in Monterey Bay.
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"Two Motorcycle Riders Critically Injured in Salinas Crash"
Report on a serious motorcycle crash in Salinas that left two riders in critical condition.
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"Monterey Hazmat Response at Apartment Building"
Report on a Level 2 hazmat response involving Monterey Fire, police, environmental health, and emergency crews.
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"Monterey Apartment Hazmat Response Underway"
On-scene report after a strong chemical odor prompted a Level 2 hazmat response at a Monterey apartment building.
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"Apartments Evacuated During Monterey Hazmat Response"
Field update from a Monterey hazmat response after apartments were evacuated during the investigation.
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"Pesticide Exposure in Salinas: What the Data Shows in Monterey County"
A look at pesticide exposure data in Salinas and what it means for Monterey County residents.
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"New Imjin Parkway - Better or Worse?"
An examination of the new Imjin Parkway and whether the changes are an improvement for the community.
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"Salinas Councilmember Andrew Sandoval Censured"
Coverage of the censure of Salinas Councilmember Andrew Sandoval.
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"Fort Ord Burn in 2026"
Fort Ord's massive Superfund site faces a 305-acre burn in 2026. Officials say it's safe — some residents aren't so sure.
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"Monterey County Storm: Road Hazards (Demo Package)"
A demo news package covering road hazards during the Monterey County storm.
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"Rene Vaca Interview"
reporter chris cerney interviews Rene Vaca in 60 Minutos
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"Barbie Movie Party at Lighthouse Cinema"
A fun, vibrant promotional video for the Barbie movie screening event at Lighthouse Cinema.
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"The Healing Collaborative Commercial"
A professional commercial produced for The Healing Collaborative.
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"Grindhouse Datenight at Lighthouse Cinema"
As if plucked straight from a vintage 1970s movie theater, Chris Cerney and David Diaz premiered their advertisement at Lighthouse Cinema in early 2024.
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"Lighthouse Cinema is Back"
This is the first advertisement I made for Lighthouse Cinema in 2023.
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"Pizza My Way Advertisement at Lighthouse Cinema"
An advertisement created for Pizza My Way, screened at Lighthouse Cinema.
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"Chris Cerney's Director Reel"
A short experimental short showcasing my directorial vision.
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"How Do I Make Movies on my Own?"
A behind-the-scenes look at the solo filmmaking process and creative independence.
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"Lights, Camera, Terror!"
This is a special Halloween-themed short film filled with old movie nostalgia, made entirely from scratch with no budget.
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"Pre-Summer Pool Party"
I was tasked with creating an engaging music video-style short with local rappers and friends.
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"Back To The Future & DMC Delorian at Lighthouse Cinema"
I was asked to create a fun, original video in 2023 as a promotion for our special screening of "Back to the Future." We even had a local car touring company loan us their DMC Delorian for the event.
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"The Overlord - First 8 Minutes"
A preview of the first 8 minutes of The Overlord.
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"Hold Tight! Original Feature Film Audio Screenplay"
An original feature film audio screenplay brought to life.
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